September 15, 2011 – 9:40 AM
Contagion, a recent film centered around the spreading of global viral infection and effort to find a cure, got my attention not through the use of popular celebrities or semi-provocative plot but through the mention of Forsythia – a possible cure for the epidemic taking the lives of millions in the film. Forsythia, a well [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Family Health, Herbs, New York, Nutrition, Uncategorized
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Also tagged "Erin Hessel", Accupuncture, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Commo Cold, Contagian, Contagion Film, Erin Borbet, ESEMA Healing Arts, Forsythia, Forsythia and Contagion, Forsythia in Contagion, Herbal Cures, Herbal Medicine, Herbs in NY, TCM, Wind-Heat
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Xanthium Sibricum Fruit, Xanthii Fructus or Cang Er Zi, is a potent herb for unblocking the nasal passages in people who suffer from seasonal allergies. Along with its powerful plant partners, Magnolia Flower and Angelica Dahurica Root, this trilogy can un-clog even the most stubborn sinus congestion. Unlike over-the-counter anti-histamines, these herbs drain congestion by [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Acupuncture, Family Health, Herbs, New York, Uncategorized
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Also tagged Allergy Relief, Bai Zhi, Cang Er Zi, Herbal Allergy Relief, Herbal Formulas, Herbal Seasonal Allergy Relief, Herbs, Herbs for Allergies, Nasal Congestion, Natural Allergy Relief, Seasonal Allergy Relief, Sinus Headaches, Xin Yi Hua
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October 19, 2010 – 11:43 AM
The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is an empowered way for women to determine their fertility each day of the month, and utilizes tools such as Basal Body Temperature (BBT) charting, cervical mucus and cervical position. This method provides important information to any menstruating woman, and empowers her to make informed decisions about her health. Charting [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Acupuncture, Fertility, Herbs, New York, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Uncategorized, Women's Health
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Also tagged Acupuncture and Fertility, Basal Body Temperature, BBT, Birth Control, Chinese Medicine and Fertility, FAM, Fertility Awareness Method, Gynecological Health, Infertility, Katie Singer, Menstrual Cycle, Natural Birth Control, Natural Family Planning, Ovulation Predictor, Reproductive Health, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, TCM and Fertility, The Garden of Fertility, Toni Wechsler, Women's Health
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October 14, 2010 – 9:42 AM
Tumeric is a spice found in traditional Indian cooking and in most grocery stores, recognizable for its deep orange-yellow color. What you may not know is that it is also a potent herb, and recent research has shown the benefits of Tumeric to be quite astounding – from anti-inflammatory effects, enhancing weight loss and preventing [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Health & Fitness, Herbs, New York, Nutrition, Recipes, Uncategorized, Women's Health
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Also tagged "Erin Hessel", Acupuncture, Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention Recipe, ESEMA, ESEMA Healing Arts, New York, Nutrition, NYC, Recipe, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tumeric, Tumeric Chicken, Yu Jin
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As an a herbalist, I love plants – primarily studying and utilizing them for nutritional and healing purposes – but they are also beautiful to look at and liven up the room. They are truly inspiring and we have a lot to learn from their nature and individual properties. Having said that, I sheepishly admit [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Health & Fitness, Herbs, New York, Spring, Uncategorized, Women's Health, Wood
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Also tagged "Erin Hessel", Aloe Vera, Bai He, Chinese Herbal Medicine, City Garden, Gardening, Grow Your Own Drugs, Herbal Garden, Herbal Medicine, Lili Bulbus, NYC Garden, Passion Flower
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February 2, 2010 – 9:26 AM
As a licensed acupuncturist, and blogger on the subject, I probably should have publicly answered this question some time ago. It has recently come to my attention that while many people enjoy the profound benefits of acupuncture in blissful ignorance of its how’s and why’s, there is another camp with rising curiosity on what it all [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Acupuncture, Fertility, Health & Fitness, Herbs, New York, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Women's Health
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Also tagged "Erin Hessel", Acu-Points, Acupuncture, Benefits of Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Eastern Philosophy, Herbs, Meridians, Needles, Prevention, Qi, Taoism, www.erinhessel.com
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December 20, 2009 – 12:23 PM
It is official, winter has begun in New York City. With a snowstorm leaving several inches of white powder on the city streets this morning, it reminds me of the wonder of this sometimes chilling season. Growing up in Minnesota, snow and cold temperature are no news to me. But still, the first snowfall of [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Acupuncture, Herbs, New York, Nutrition, Water, Winter
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Also tagged "Erin Hessel", Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Five Elements, Herbs, KD, Kidney, New York, Nutrition, NYC, Snow, UB, Urinary Bladder, Water, Water Element, Winter, www.erinhessel.com
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November 8, 2009 – 7:47 PM
You know when your using the bathroom at your friend’s house-warming party and it is just so tempting to peek in one of her/his drawers, or slide open the medicine cabinet, just to see what’s there – not because you are “snooping” per say, but just…curious? Well, there is no need to hold your breath [...]
By Erin
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Posted in Acupuncture, Autumn, Health & Fitness, Herbs, Metal, New York, Nutrition, Recipes
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Also tagged "Erin Hessel", Autumn, Catching Colds, Cold Remedies, erinhessel.com, Fall, Flu, Gan Mao Ling, Ginger, Health, Herbal Remedies, Herbs NY, Home Remedies, Immune System, New York City, New York Herbal Medicine, NY, Prevention Not Prescriptions, Rest, Seasonal Health, Sleep, Tea
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